- USB wireless receiver included
- Free you from cumbersome wires
- Ultra-responsive dual analog sticks, directional pad and digital buttons offering you precise control over PS3 games
- The PS3 Wireless Game Controller works on the PC with its USB connection, and compatible with all PC games which support USB controllers
- Dual shock rumble technology
- 2.4 GHz radio frequency connectivity
- PS button provides access to PS3 system menu
- Requires Windows 98 SE or above system for USB PC support
- Simply hook up the Playstation 3 Wireless Game Controller to you PC and Windows will install the driver automatically
- Runs on 2 AAA batteries (not included)
- Free you from cumbersome wires
- PlayStation 3 is a gaming system offering many features that are significantly different than those of its predecessor, PlayStation 2. One of the largest technological leaps between the two systems is that PlayStation 3 uses wireless Bluetooth controllers, whereas PlayStation 2 used standard, wired controllers. For some users, this leap in technology is a bit confusing.
- Ensure your PlayStation 3 is properly set up and connected to your television, and that it's functioning properly. If you can't get your PlayStation 3 to start and display its start-up graphics, something isn't hooked up right. You'll need to fix it before you can use your wireless controller.
- Plug the power cord for the PS3 wireless controller into one of the USB ports on the front of the PlayStation 3.
- Plug the other end of the power cord into the access port on the top of your wireless controller.
- Allow the wireless controller to charge, leaving it plugged into the PlayStation 3 undisturbed for several hours to gain a full charge.
- Disconnect the PS3 wireless controller from the power cord. Press the PS button to start up the PlayStation 3. The PS button is in the middle of the controller. It is clear and displays the PlayStation logo of a letter P and a letter S molded together into one shape.
- Use the wireless controller to control the PlayStation 3, exactly as you would have with a corded controller for earlier PlayStations.
- Learn how to use the SixAxis elements of your wireless controller effectively by practicing. This is a new element of control Sony has added, and it may be a bit difficult to figure out at first. Just keep at it, and you'll learn through practice
- If the red LED light on the PS3 wireless controller is flashing, this means that it's low on battery charge. When this occurs, save your game, then hook the controller up to charge
- Charge your controllers after each use. It's frustrating to be in the middle of a difficult part of a game and suddenly have your controller's battery run out of juice, leaving you with no ability to control the system or the game until you've hooked the controller up to its power cord
Most new PlayStation 3 consoles ship with one wireless controller included in the box. While there is a braided USB cable included to charge your controller, this can be unplugged once it is fully charged for a true wireless experience. However, you don't necessarily have to use your PlayStation 3 to charge your wireless controller. In fact, you can charge it using a variety of methods.
Using Your PlayStation 3 Console to Charge:
- Plug the large end of the USB cable into one of the USB ports on your PlayStation 3 console
- Plug the small end of the USB cable into the back of your PlayStation 3 wireless controller
- Turn your PS3 on and you should see four red lights begin to flash on your wireless controller
- Check the status of your wireless controller's battery by pressing the "PlayStation" button on your controller. Three bars indicate a fully charged battery
- Unplug the USB cable once the four red lights stop flashing and turn into one solid red light, as this means your wireless controller is fully charged and ready to use. Note that you can still use your controller to play games on your PlayStation 3 while it is charging
- Locate an available USB port on your PC. USB ports can typically be found on the back of your PC, though many include USB ports on the front as well
- Make sure your PC is turned on before you start. Just like when charging from your PlayStation 3, the wireless controller needs a power source in order to charge
- Plug the large end of the USB cable into the open USB port on your PC
- Plug the small end of the USB cable into the back of your PlayStation 3 wireless controller
- Unplug your controller when the four red lights stop flashing and turn into one solid red light. This means your controller is fully charged and ready to use
- Plug your PlayStation 3 wireless controller charging station into a wall outlet via the included AC power cord
- Place your PlayStation 3 wireless controller directly onto the charging station to begin charging them. Depending on the charger's make and model, you may be able to charge anywhere from two to four PlayStation 3 wireless controllers at the same time
- Remove your PlayStation 3 wireless controllers from the charging station when the four red lights stop blinking and turn to one solid red light. When charging multiple controllers, one may charge quicker than the other
